Turkey or Chicken Brine
Serves 1
Directions
- 1In about 3 liters of water, add 2 cups of salt, 2 cups of apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, peppercorns, a ton of garlic, oranges, lemons, Green Goddess herbs, and bay leaves.
- 2Stir the mixture and bring it to a boil for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to build and settle.
- 3Pour the hot brine into a large non-reactive container.
- 4Add the rest of the cold water and a bunch of ice to cool down the brine completely.
- 5Submerge your chicken or turkey in the cooled brine.
- 6Let the chicken or turkey brine overnight in the refrigerator.
- 7Season the brined chicken or turkey gracefully.
- 8Cook the chicken or turkey as desired.
Ingredients
- 3 liters water
- 2 cups salt
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar
- W sauce
- peppercorns
- garlic
- oranges
- lemons
- Green Goddess herbs
- bay leaves
- ice
- 1 bird chicken or turkey
Equipment
potmeasuring cupwooden spoonlarge non-reactive container
Tips
- Brining helps keep the chicken or turkey juicy and flavorful.
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